Strawberry Sauce
Elevate your desserts and breakfasts with this luscious homemade strawberry sauce, a simple yet versatile recipe that bursts with fresh, fruity flavor. Made with just four ingredients — ripe strawberries, a touch of sugar, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a bit of water — this sauce is cooked to perfection in under 15 minutes. The slight mashing of the strawberries creates a delightful balance of chunky texture and smooth, syrupy goodness, making it the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, cheesecakes, or ice cream. This quick and easy strawberry sauce can be served warm or chilled, and its vibrant flavor and natural sweetness add a pop of color to any dish. Perfect for summer or anytime you want a taste of sunshine, this recipe is a must-have for your repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh strawberries
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash the fresh strawberries under cold running water, remove the stems, and dice them into small pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes.
Once the sugar has dissolved, use a spoon or potato masher to slightly mash the strawberries, leaving some chunks for texture.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the strawberry sauce to cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate if not using immediately. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve the strawberry sauce warm or chilled over your favorite desserts or breakfast items.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 739 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
